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Monday, 23 October 2017

16 killed in Maiduguri suicide bomb attacks

Borno
State Management Agency (SEMA) officials evacuating body of a female
suicide bomber at the Red Bricks quarters in Dalori, community in
Maiduguri on Monday (24/7/17).
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The Police Command in Borno on Monday said 16 persons were killed
and 18 others sustained injuries in multiple suicide bomb attacks on
Sunday at Muna area of Maiduguri.
The Police Commissioner, Damian Chukwu, confirmed the incident in a text message sent to journalists in Maiduguri.
Mr. Chukwu said the incident occurred when a male suicide bomber
detonated an explosive device in a crowded area, killing 13 people and
wounding five others.
He said two other female suicide bombers also detonated Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs) strapped to their bodies and injured 13
persons.
“On 22/10/2017 at about 20: 20 hours a male suicide bomber detonated
IED strapped to his body at Muna Garage, killing himself and thirteen
persons, while five others sustained injuries.
“In another development at Muna Dalti, two female suicide bombers detonated IEDs killing themselves and injuring 13 others.
“The Injured persons were referred to the University of Maiduguri
Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for treatment and corpses were evacuated.
“Police EOD teams have been deployed to sanitise the scene.
“In all, 16 persons were killed and 18 others injured in the three explosions,” the commissioner said.

Also, Satomi Ahmad, the Chairman, Borno State Emergency Management
Agency (SEMA), said the agency had conducted rescue exercise at the
scene of the attack.

Mr. Ahmad said the state government would provide free medical treatment to the victims.
He called on the people to be vigilant and provide useful information to security agencies.
“We have recorded about 13 suicide bomb attacks this year at Muna
area. The area is vulnerable and I advise residents to be more
vigilant,” the chairman said.
(NAN)